August 01, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda Looks to Cut Vegetable Seed Imports
The Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources, Ildephonse Musafiri, has called on Rwanda's seed industry to focus on research and resources to address the country's heavy… Read more »
Rwanda: Ex-Agriculture Minister Mukeshimana Appointed International Fund of Agricultural Development Vice President
Gerardine Mukeshimana, former Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources in Rwanda, was on July 31 appointed the Vice-President of the International Fund of Agricultural… Read more »
July 11, 2023
Rwanda: How Agaciro-Funded Firm Has Changed the Fortunes of Kirehe, Ngoma Rice Farmers
Donat Twizeyimana, a farmer who lives in Gatore sector in Kirehe District, started growing rice on a small piece of family land at the age of 18. Read more »
June 29, 2023
Africa: China Tea Drinkers Embrace African Coffee, Thanks to Millennials
Inside a cafe decorated with ink-wash paintings and Chinese calligraphy, Yirgacheffe coffee beans from Ethiopia are blended with Chinese oolong tea, releasing a unique aroma,… Read more »
June 23, 2023
Rwanda: Imbuto Awards 15 Young Agripreneurs
Imbuto Foundation, on June 23, awarded 15 young entrepreneurs with the most outstanding projects in the agriculture sector. Each of the 15 winners was awarded with Rwf10 million. Read more »
June 14, 2023
Rwanda: Zoonotic Diseases and Their Relation to Humans
Livestock is one of the most important assets of the poor to meet livelihood needs. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), animal diseases are crucial… Read more »
June 08, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda to Extend Avocado Export By Sea After Successful Initial Shipment
Rwanda is set to continue its trial of avocado exports by sea freight after a successful initial shipment to Dubai in November, last year. The pilot shipment, which transported… Read more »
May 24, 2023
Rwanda: Effort to Reduce Post-Harvest Losses Gets Boost
The government, through Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA), has secured $1.3 million (approximately Rwf1.5 billion) from partners to support the development of a cold… Read more »
Rwanda: Govt Secures Rwf1.5 Billion to Reduce Post-Harvest Losses
The government, through Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA), has secured $1.3 million (approximately Rwf1.5 billion) from partners to support the development of a cold… Read more »
May 11, 2023
Rwanda: Local Varsity Researcher on Turning Banana Stems, Buds Into Food, Paper Products
Leonard Macumu, a researcher at the Institut Catholique de Kabgayi (ICK) is spearheading a pioneering project that strengthens the banana plantation value chain. Read more »
May 09, 2023
Rwanda: Agriculture Budget Shrinks, Raising Concerns Over Food Security
The agriculture sector has been allocated only Rwf154.8 billion for the upcoming fiscal year, accounting for a mere 3 percent of the proposed national budget. Read more »
April 23, 2023
Rwanda: Kayonza - Dairy Farmers Vow to Increase Milk Production
Dairy farmers in the Kayonza district have pledged to increase their milk production to meet the high demand for milk. Currently, the district has the capacity to produce 100,000… Read more »
April 22, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda Showcases Its Coffee to Buyers in America
Rwanda's coffee industry actors are participating in the Specialty Coffee Expo 2023, as the country seeks to attract buyers through one of the largest coffee events in North… Read more »
April 13, 2023
Rwanda: Rwandan Coffee 'Penetrating Los Angeles Market'
The Embassy of the Republic of Rwanda in Washington D.C. has hailed a Rwandan entrepreneur for taking Rwandan coffee to markets in Los Angeles (LA). LA is the largest city in the… Read more »
April 03, 2023
Rwanda: Govt Injects Rwf1.2 Billion Into Modern Markets for Small Livestock
The Rwanda Agriculture Board (RAB) is set to construct 15 modern markets for small livestock across the country at the cost of Rwf1.2 billion, under the Project for Inclusive Small… Read more »
March 29, 2023
Rwanda: Experts Call for Increased Use of Modern Business Models in Agriculture
As the global population continues to grow and the food demand increases, the agriculture industry is under pressure to become more efficient and sustainable. Read more »
March 22, 2023
Rwanda: Kayonza - Coffee Growing Boosts Financial Freedom for Women
A cooperative of 157 women and three men in Rukara sector, Kayonza District, has found financial success by embracing coffee growing instead of subsistence farming. Read more »
Rwanda: How Women Are Championing Nutrition Through Agribusiness
Adeline Umukunzi stands in a field in Musanze District picking nutritious mushrooms from inside a small covered structure. The structure provides an environment with moisture, low… Read more »
March 08, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda Scales Up Efforts to Promote Agri-Tech Inclusion
As the world celebrates International Women's Day, it is worth reflecting on the crucial role that women play in agriculture and the critical need for technology inclusion to… Read more »
March 07, 2023
Rwanda: How U.S.$64 Million Project Will Boost Smallholder Farmer's Agri-Exports
Nina Nyirampeta, a chilli farmer from Rulindo District, recounts how she lost at least Rwf4 million because of a lack of a ready market for her chilli produce back in 2019, leading… Read more »
March 06, 2023
Rwanda: Why Govt Set a Fixed Coffee Farm Gate Price
Unlike the common practice where the National Agricultural Export Development Board (NAEB) would set a farm gate price, the minimum price at which coffee cherries must be bought… Read more »
Rwanda: Horti-Export Phase 2 to Further Rwanda's Horticulture Exports
The first phase of the Horti-Export project contributed significantly to Rwanda's horticultural export growth by expanding its market base, and its second phase will further… Read more »
March 04, 2023
Rwanda: Six Key Priorities the Ministry of Agriculture Eyes to Boost Productivity
The new Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources, Ildephonse Musafiri, will focus on six key actions meant to ensure increased agricultural output and food security for… Read more »
February 24, 2023
Rwanda: Rab Warns Against Pork Consumption in Musanze Over Swine Erysipelas
Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Board (RAB) has warned residents in Musanze against pork consumption following the 'swine erysipelas' illness identified in Muko… Read more »
February 22, 2023
Rwanda: Strange Disease Kills Over 200 Pigs in Musanze
A disease yet to be identified has killed over 200 pigs in Musanze District leading to a pause in movement and consumption in some areas. Read more »